[Lovethesand]

The Gamma Chis take the phones early in the day. As a courtesy to moms freaking out across the country (or locally), could the PNMs at least text us real quick, then have the Gamma Chis take the phones? What about the moms?!?!?

So I'm across the country, trying to get some work done (failing miserably), chugging caffiene like a madwoman, and making myself a little crazy. I think to myself, "If I'm this stressed, how's Debbie doing?"

Finally hours later I receive an email from Debbie during a break in her schedule. She has 4 houses. I’m thinking to myself “ouch”. Even my husband who knows nothing about this process says “that’s not very good, is it?” “No, sh##, Sherlock” I mutter to myself. This isn’t a time for him to be obvious or try to be helpful. This is all about Debbie (and me a little). He wasn't there doing the resume writing, the rec obtaining, the shopping, the hair and nail appointments. How dare he try to be concerned or act like he understands?! As you can tell I am slowly (or maybe quickly) headed to the dark side. Normally I'm a professional woman, well prepared, good head on my shoulders. Bedlam is becoming my new best friend.

Back to Debbie. This all about Debbie, right? Debbie says it’s not great and is upset and discouraged. Via email, I try to keep positive (now is not the time for negativity), encourage her to focus on the houses she has who want her, and tell her she can be relaxed and focused on the remaining houses over the next two days. Not sure if she’s listening to me but I try. I think the sound she hears is similar to what the kids on "Peanuts" hear when the teach talks.

Debbie and I had talked before she even got to lovely Oklahoma that her GPA (primarily), lack of legacy, and not knowing anybody may do her in and she could face some big cuts. I think she was expecting cuts but not quite this many. And of course Debbie feels her schedule is the absolute worst and I think there’s a little ego and confidence bruising going. All I can do is tell her to keep her chin up, put on her happy face, and keep going. If it was me, I’d probably want to go lick my wounds and have some ice cream, chocolate, and a drink - all at the same time.